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Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis Join Khamenei Funeral, Body to Tour

7/5/2026

Summary

Story summary

Hezbollah, Hamas, Islamic Jihad and Houthi representatives attended funeral ceremonies for Iran’s late supreme leader Ali Khamenei in Tehran.
Tens of thousands gathered at Grand Mosalla while Khamenei’s body lay in state under glass with his daughter, son-in-law, daughter-in-law and infant granddaughter.
Officials said the government will move Khamenei’s body to Qom, Najaf, Karbala and Mashhad and will provide transport, food and lodging for millions after foreign dignitaries arrived on July 3.

History

Historical Context

The 1979 Iranian Revolution toppled the Shah, created an Islamic Republic and adopted a policy of backing Shiite militias. Tehran helped found Hezbollah in 1982 and saw the emergence of Hamas in 1987, while Revolutionary Guard, created in May 1979 with 6,000 troops, coordinated proxy aid. The July 3 funeral of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei gathered delegations from Hezbollah, Hamas, Islamic Jihad and Houthi movement, reflecting legacy.

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Story summary

Hezbollah, Hamas, Islamic Jihad and Houthi representatives attended funeral ceremonies for Iran’s late supreme leader Ali Khamenei in Tehran.
Tens of thousands gathered at Grand Mosalla while Khamenei’s body lay in state under glass with his daughter, son-in-law, daughter-in-law and infant granddaughter.
Officials said the government will move Khamenei’s body to Qom, Najaf, Karbala and Mashhad and will provide transport, food and lodging for millions after foreign dignitaries arrived on July 3.

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